There is no doubt that people are having a difficult time with their weight, and it seems as if the weight gain epidemic is just continuing to be more of a problem. One of the culprits behind the weight gain that so many people are experiencing is carbonated beverages. As a matter of fact, carbonated… Read More »
Death of Kingcome Inlet woman determined Now the BC Coroners' Service say Lagis died from an accidental overdose of medication, that included an antihistamine combined with Lorazepam and codeine. It's concluded the drugs likely made her unconscious and she collapsed, with hypothermia as a … Read more on CHEK Court log July 22, 2015 A Hinsdale… Read More »
Elderly And Drugged: Far More Psych Meds Prescribed To Old Than Young “Probably the clearest concerns would be in the anxiolytic [drug] group,” in particular, anti-anxiety medications, like Ativan and Xanax, Maust says. Evidence suggests that these medications increase the risk of falls in older adults, which can cause a … Read more on WBUR… Read More »
Midazolam Nasal Spray May Reduce Seizures The gold standard treatment in such cases is intravenous lorazepam, but getting venous access may be a challenge during a seizure, and it may not be possible for a caregiver to do so outside of a hospital in an emergency situation. Other formulations … Read more on MedPage Today… Read More »